
Congratulations to Lincoln Elementary’s Ms. Lynn Susanto on receiving a grant from Oklahoma Educators Credit Union
We’re so grateful for community partners who support our educators and students and help make a difference in our classrooms.
Way to go, Ms. Susanto!
We’re so grateful for community partners who support our educators and students and help make a difference in our classrooms.
Way to go, Ms. Susanto!

Our Early Learning Center preschoolers had a great week last week!
From learning and exploring to playing and having fun, our little learners stayed busy! We love watching them grow more confident, curious and independent each day.
Learn more about NPS Early Childhood Education: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/early-childhood-education?fbclid=IwY2xjawUCw6ZwZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTBjZnJOZzlYWFgxeGY1U1ZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR6wqWvOZwFI8Uwvn6FzdQKR3KuMzUNcxjiXdgVrkCcuFyH_DZBrsHdLYxojXQ_aem_yvbWkyId3-xkx40AztUuvQ
From learning and exploring to playing and having fun, our little learners stayed busy! We love watching them grow more confident, curious and independent each day.
Learn more about NPS Early Childhood Education: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/early-childhood-education?fbclid=IwY2xjawUCw6ZwZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTBjZnJOZzlYWFgxeGY1U1ZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR6wqWvOZwFI8Uwvn6FzdQKR3KuMzUNcxjiXdgVrkCcuFyH_DZBrsHdLYxojXQ_aem_yvbWkyId3-xkx40AztUuvQ









September is Suicide Prevention Month.
Join us tomorrow, September 1st, for an online session: “What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention,” presented by the Cook Center for Human Connection.
Sessions are offered at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm via Zoom. Together, we can spread hope and save lives.
Join us tomorrow, September 1st, for an online session: “What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention,” presented by the Cook Center for Human Connection.
Sessions are offered at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm via Zoom. Together, we can spread hope and save lives.

Our ExpandED teachers are looking forward to meeting families at our Back to School Night tomorrow, Wednesday August 26, from 6-8 PM. Our staff will be in the Dimensions Academy gym, located at 809 N Findlay Ave. Come learn how to complete your classes, receive tech help, meet your NPS teachers, and learn more about our virtual program! We will also have presentations about senior requirements at 6:30 and 7:30 PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling all fifth graders!
Interested in learning to play a string instrument? Norman Public Schools is offering beginning orchestra classes in violin, viola, cello and bass for all interested fifth grade students!
Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, and meet Monday-Thursday during the school day. Each class is 30 minutes.
Parents and students are also invited to a special Orchestra Parent Information Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Center for Arts and Learning, 3801 Journey Parkway, where you can meet the orchestra teachers, ask questions and learn more about renting an instrument.
String instruments come in different sizes, and teachers will help students find the right fit when classes begin.
Give your fifth grader the opportunity to discover the joy of making music!
Interested in learning to play a string instrument? Norman Public Schools is offering beginning orchestra classes in violin, viola, cello and bass for all interested fifth grade students!
Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, and meet Monday-Thursday during the school day. Each class is 30 minutes.
Parents and students are also invited to a special Orchestra Parent Information Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Center for Arts and Learning, 3801 Journey Parkway, where you can meet the orchestra teachers, ask questions and learn more about renting an instrument.
String instruments come in different sizes, and teachers will help students find the right fit when classes begin.
Give your fifth grader the opportunity to discover the joy of making music!

Wash your car. Support Norman schools.
Club Car Wash is helping kick off the school year with its Back-to-School Fundraiser! From Aug. 28-30, $1 from every $5 wash at all three Norman Club Car Wash locations will benefit the Norman Public School Foundation.
It’s an easy way to get your car ready for the school year while giving back to NPS students and classrooms.
Plus, you can nominate a favorite teacher for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card!
Learn more: https://clubcarwash.com/csp?id=ccw_back_to_school
Club Car Wash is helping kick off the school year with its Back-to-School Fundraiser! From Aug. 28-30, $1 from every $5 wash at all three Norman Club Car Wash locations will benefit the Norman Public School Foundation.
It’s an easy way to get your car ready for the school year while giving back to NPS students and classrooms.
Plus, you can nominate a favorite teacher for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card!
Learn more: https://clubcarwash.com/csp?id=ccw_back_to_school

Ready for Friday night football?
Season tickets for the 2026-27 football season are now available for both Norman North and Norman High! Choose from VIP Gold, Silver packages, Adult Season Passes and Punch Passes.
Get your tickets and get ready to cheer on our teams all season long!
Learn more and purchase your season tickets: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/.../page/season-tickets
Season tickets for the 2026-27 football season are now available for both Norman North and Norman High! Choose from VIP Gold, Silver packages, Adult Season Passes and Punch Passes.
Get your tickets and get ready to cheer on our teams all season long!
Learn more and purchase your season tickets: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/.../page/season-tickets


Did you know? NPS has licensed mental health therapists right on campus! From anxiety to emotional regulation, they’re here to support students. Talk to your school counselor to learn more!

The first day of school will be here before we know it!
Check out this year's school supply lists and get a head start on your shopping.
Find the districtwide supply list for your elementary or middle school student.
High school students will receive class-specific supply lists once school begins.
A supply list for Dimensions Academy is also available.
Find your student's supply list here: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/school-supplies
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we can't wait to see everyone back in our classrooms soon!
Check out this year's school supply lists and get a head start on your shopping.
Find the districtwide supply list for your elementary or middle school student.
High school students will receive class-specific supply lists once school begins.
A supply list for Dimensions Academy is also available.
Find your student's supply list here: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/school-supplies
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we can't wait to see everyone back in our classrooms soon!
More great leaders are stepping into new roles across Norman Public Schools!
The Norman Public Schools Board of Education has approved additional leadership appointments for the 2026-2027 school year, and we're excited to introduce this outstanding group of educators:
Erin Crimmins – Principal, Eisenhower Elementary
Sheri Bennett – Assistant Principal, Roosevelt Elementary
Lindsey Gorman – Assistant Principal, Washington Elementary
Patty Thomason – Assistant Principal, Whittier Middle School
Dr. David Brunow – Assistant Principal, Norman High School
Krista Doll – Assistant Principal, Norman High School
Please join us in congratulating these incredible leaders as they begin this next chapter. We can't wait to see the impact they'll make across Norman Public Schools this school year!
The Norman Public Schools Board of Education has approved additional leadership appointments for the 2026-2027 school year, and we're excited to introduce this outstanding group of educators:
Erin Crimmins – Principal, Eisenhower Elementary
Sheri Bennett – Assistant Principal, Roosevelt Elementary
Lindsey Gorman – Assistant Principal, Washington Elementary
Patty Thomason – Assistant Principal, Whittier Middle School
Dr. David Brunow – Assistant Principal, Norman High School
Krista Doll – Assistant Principal, Norman High School
Please join us in congratulating these incredible leaders as they begin this next chapter. We can't wait to see the impact they'll make across Norman Public Schools this school year!






Congratulations to the Irving Cougars Botball team on an incredible accomplishment!
The team earned 4th place in their division in the world at the Global Conference for Educational Robotics (GCER), competing against teams from around the globe.
These dedicated students spent part of their summer learning, training and practicing to prepare for the competition, and their hard work paid off in a big way. A special thank you to the Cougar families who supported the team every step of the way, from practices to the week-long conference.
We're so proud of these students for representing Irving Elementary and Norman Public Schools on the world stage. Way to go, Cougars!
The team earned 4th place in their division in the world at the Global Conference for Educational Robotics (GCER), competing against teams from around the globe.
These dedicated students spent part of their summer learning, training and practicing to prepare for the competition, and their hard work paid off in a big way. A special thank you to the Cougar families who supported the team every step of the way, from practices to the week-long conference.
We're so proud of these students for representing Irving Elementary and Norman Public Schools on the world stage. Way to go, Cougars!
What an incredible day at our School Readiness Fair!
A big thank you to our incredible community partners, vendors and volunteers who helped make this event possible. We’re also so grateful to all of the families who joined us to connect with resources and get ready for the new school year.
Thank you for helping us give our students a great start. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school!
A big thank you to our incredible community partners, vendors and volunteers who helped make this event possible. We’re also so grateful to all of the families who joined us to connect with resources and get ready for the new school year.
Thank you for helping us give our students a great start. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school!










A new school year is almost here, and that means a new group of teachers is getting ready to step into classrooms across Norman Public Schools.
Our Instructional Coaching Team spent the day with the incredible mentors and site liaisons who will be there to help them every step of the way.
Mentors will be paired with new teachers throughout the year, while site liaisons will lead monthly new teacher meetings and serve as another friendly face and source of support at each school.
There were lots of great conversations, shared experiences and ideas throughout the day, all focused on one thing: helping our newest teachers feel welcomed, supported and ready for a great year.
We're grateful for these teacher leaders who are investing their time and experience in the next generation of NPS educators.
Our Instructional Coaching Team spent the day with the incredible mentors and site liaisons who will be there to help them every step of the way.
Mentors will be paired with new teachers throughout the year, while site liaisons will lead monthly new teacher meetings and serve as another friendly face and source of support at each school.
There were lots of great conversations, shared experiences and ideas throughout the day, all focused on one thing: helping our newest teachers feel welcomed, supported and ready for a great year.
We're grateful for these teacher leaders who are investing their time and experience in the next generation of NPS educators.










Norman Public Schools Board of Education member Annette Price was recognized for her dedication to public education and family engagement, receiving the 2026 Pat Henry Award at the Oklahoma PTA State Convention.
The award honors a school staff member, administrator or school board member whose collaboration with local PTAs reflects the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships.
Price has served as president of the Wilson Elementary PTA, Longfellow Middle School PTA and the Norman PTA Council. The Norman PTA Council includes 19 PTA units across the district that support students through advocacy, volunteerism and family engagement.
Congratulations to Annette Price on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your continued commitment to Norman Public Schools and our families.
The award honors a school staff member, administrator or school board member whose collaboration with local PTAs reflects the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships.
Price has served as president of the Wilson Elementary PTA, Longfellow Middle School PTA and the Norman PTA Council. The Norman PTA Council includes 19 PTA units across the district that support students through advocacy, volunteerism and family engagement.
Congratulations to Annette Price on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your continued commitment to Norman Public Schools and our families.

Please join us in welcoming one of our newest music educators to the Norman Public Schools Fine Arts team!
Bringing experience in general music, band, jazz, chamber ensembles, special education and private instruction, they are passionate about helping students grow as musicians and creative thinkers.
We're excited for the impact they'll have on our students and can't wait to see all they'll accomplish in NPS Fine Arts.
Welcome to the NPS family!
Bringing experience in general music, band, jazz, chamber ensembles, special education and private instruction, they are passionate about helping students grow as musicians and creative thinkers.
We're excited for the impact they'll have on our students and can't wait to see all they'll accomplish in NPS Fine Arts.
Welcome to the NPS family!

Summer learning looks a little different for these NPS students!
Students from Norman Public Schools are taking part in the Norman Police Department's Police Activities League (PAL) Summer Camp, a two-week experience focused on building relationships, learning new skills and becoming positive leaders in the community.
Yesterday, students spent time at the Young Family Athletic Center for some volleyball and basketball, adding teamwork, fitness and fun to their summer camp experience.
We’re proud of our students for spending part of their summer learning, growing and connecting with members of our community!
Students from Norman Public Schools are taking part in the Norman Police Department's Police Activities League (PAL) Summer Camp, a two-week experience focused on building relationships, learning new skills and becoming positive leaders in the community.
Yesterday, students spent time at the Young Family Athletic Center for some volleyball and basketball, adding teamwork, fitness and fun to their summer camp experience.
We’re proud of our students for spending part of their summer learning, growing and connecting with members of our community!










Enrollment for the 2026–2027 School Year is Now Open!
Norman Public Schools is excited to welcome new and returning students for the 2026–2027 school year! Register online today: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/enrollment
Need help with registration? In-person enrollment assistance begins July 29 at your school site.
Call your school to schedule an appointment. Don't wait, secure your student's spot for an amazing school year!
Norman Public Schools is excited to welcome new and returning students for the 2026–2027 school year! Register online today: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/enrollment
Need help with registration? In-person enrollment assistance begins July 29 at your school site.
Call your school to schedule an appointment. Don't wait, secure your student's spot for an amazing school year!

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open at Norman Public Schools!
Registration can be completed entirely online, but assistance is available for families who need help with the process.
The Summer Enrollment Center is open from July 13-17 at the Norman High School College & Career Center for online registration assistance and computer access.
911 W. Main St., Norman
(405) 366-0551
Summer Enrollment Center Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday-Thursday | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Appointment scheduling is now open: https://apps.normanps.org/reserve/
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Learn more about enrollment:
https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/enrollment
Registration can be completed entirely online, but assistance is available for families who need help with the process.
The Summer Enrollment Center is open from July 13-17 at the Norman High School College & Career Center for online registration assistance and computer access.
911 W. Main St., Norman
(405) 366-0551
Summer Enrollment Center Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday-Thursday | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Appointment scheduling is now open: https://apps.normanps.org/reserve/
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Learn more about enrollment:
https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/enrollment

Welcome, Nikki Gayler!
Norman Public Schools is pleased to welcome Nikki Gayler as the district's new Career & Technology Academic Integration Coordinator.
Gayler brings more than 20 years of experience in public education, including leadership roles in college and career readiness, work-based learning, and career and technical education. Most recently, she served as a College & CareerTech Specialist for Edmond Public Schools, supporting districtwide initiatives that helped students explore and prepare for life after high school.
In her new role, Gayler will help connect classroom learning with real-world experiences, expanding opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, military service, and beyond.
Please join us in welcoming Nikki to NPS!
Norman Public Schools is pleased to welcome Nikki Gayler as the district's new Career & Technology Academic Integration Coordinator.
Gayler brings more than 20 years of experience in public education, including leadership roles in college and career readiness, work-based learning, and career and technical education. Most recently, she served as a College & CareerTech Specialist for Edmond Public Schools, supporting districtwide initiatives that helped students explore and prepare for life after high school.
In her new role, Gayler will help connect classroom learning with real-world experiences, expanding opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, military service, and beyond.
Please join us in welcoming Nikki to NPS!

Congratulations to Norman North High School Class of 2026 graduates Ryan Chen and Ruining Du on being named recipients of 2026 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships!
Ryan received a National Merit University of Southern California Scholarship and plans to study Business Administration, while Ruining earned a National Merit University of Oklahoma Scholarship and plans to pursue Mechanical Engineering.
This national recognition reflects their outstanding academic achievement, hard work and bright futures ahead.
Congratulations, Ryan and Ruining! We are proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and can't wait to see all you achieve.

